Jaylen Waddle vs Tee Higgins: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between Jaylen Waddle and Tee Higgins is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Denver Broncos wide receiver put up 10.1 PPG in 2025 over 16 games; Tee Higgins of the Cincinnati Bengals averaged 12.1 in 15. A 2.0-point margin that could shift on any given week.
The per-game difference of 2.0 points favors Tee Higgins, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one wide receiver to the other.
Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Jaylen Waddle turned 100 targets into 910 yards and 6 touchdowns, while Tee Higgins converted 98 looks into 846 yards and 11 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.
One scheduling note: Jaylen Waddle is off Week 14 and Tee Higgins Week 12. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in wide receiver for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.
